Matheesha Pathirana
Dec 18, 2002 ( 23 years )
Bowler
Right Handed
Right-arm fast

About Matheesha Pathirana
Matheesha Pathirana is a Right-arm fast Bowler, who was born on Dec 18, 2002, and has played for Sri Lanka, Nondescripts Cricket Club, Sri Lanka A, Kolkata Knight Riders, Chennai Super Kings, Sri Lanka Under-19, Rangpur Riders, Trinbago Knight Riders, Kandy, Bangla Tigers, Colombo Strikers, Kandy Falcons, SLC Blues, SLC Reds, SLC Greys, Jaffna, New York Strikers, Joburg Super Kings, Desert Vipers, Sharjah Warriorz, Colombo Jaguars teams so far.
In One Day Internationals (ODIs), Matheesha Pathirana has taken a total of 17 wickets in 12 matches and 12 innings.
Looking at Matheesha Pathirana's international T20 career, Bowler has taken a total of 40 wickets in 28 matches and 27 innings.
In the Indian Premier League (IPL), Matheesha Pathirana has taken 47 wickets in 33 matches and 33 innings.
Matheesha Pathirana’s Recent Match Performance
In the latest T20 encounter in Indian Premier League, 2026 against Gujarat Titans at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on May 16, 2026, the bowler delivered a disciplined spell, showcasing control and tactical awareness. Bowling 1.2 overs, Matheesha Pathirana picked up 0 wickets while conceding 9 runs at an economy rate of 6.75.
Operating during key phases of the innings, Matheesha Pathirana maintained tight lines and lengths, making it difficult for batters to score freely.
The performance came during the Indian Premier League, 2026, where conditions often demand adaptability and precision. Matheesha Pathirana ability to mix pace and extract assistance from the surface played a key role in restricting the opposition.
Even when wickets didn’t come in clusters, Matheesha Pathirana spell ensured scoreboard pressure was maintained.

